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Know your host country’s traditions

by Katie F. Boltuch Contributing writer

If you haven’t noticed already, Germany does holidays, and they do them big. Easter is the second most important celebration in Germany. Many familiar Easter customs originate from Germany, such as decorated eggs and the Easter bunny. It is easily one of the most popular holidays, signifying the ending of a long cold winter and the beginning of the spring season.

March 24, 2016 ×

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Experience Prague’s Easter markets

by Ashley Dobson Contributing writer

Though Germany offers plenty of its own Easter markets, it’s always fun to take a trip and experience another country’s traditions.

March 24, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – March 18, 2016

Events » Woodlawn Women’s Golf Association membership sign-up will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Golf Course on Ramstein. Players of all abilities are welcome. The 2016 season begins April 1. WWGA meets to play every Tuesday at either 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.ramsteinwwga.weebly.com […]

March 17, 2016 ×

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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights - March 18, 2016

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – March 18, 2016

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Eugen Onegin” an opera by Peter Tschaikowski, in Russian, 7:30 p.m. today and April 22, and 6 p.m. March 27. • “Nur noch kurz die […]

March 17, 2016 ×

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Office of Public Order reminds of limited traffic areas

Office of Public Order reminds of limited traffic areas

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Ramstein-Miesenbach Office of Public Order would like to remind all motorists that streets that have the blue traffic signs, which show playing children, a car and a house, are designated areas with reduced and limited traffic.

March 17, 2016 ×

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Germans observe numerous Easter traditions

Germans observe numerous Easter traditions

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The meaning of Easter is universal, but it’s celebrated differently throughout the world.

March 17, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – March 11, 2016

Events » A St. Patrick’s Day parade and carnival hosted by Ramstein Youth Programs will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday. The parade will start on Ohio Boulevard at Ramstein Housing and ends at Ramstein Youth Center with a free carnival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The carnival will include […]

March 10, 2016 ×

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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights - March 11, 2016

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – March 11, 2016

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

March 10, 2016 ×

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Kaiserslautern offers spring market, Sunday shopping

Kaiserslautern offers spring market, Sunday shopping

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern’s advertising association called “Kaiser in Lautern” will hold its traditional spring market in cooperation with the City of Kaiserslautern to say goodbye to winter Saturday and Sunday.

March 10, 2016 ×

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Sankt Wendel lures families to Easter market

Sankt Wendel lures families to Easter market

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The city of Sankt Wendel, located in the state of Saarland, will offer family fun with its annual Easter market 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today to Sunday. Additionally, stores will be open 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

March 10, 2016 ×